The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-27

L 40 HOI kllOW WHcthti Ihcy oio wi
soldiers or the enemy's; tomorrow
we will know more about them with
out need to ask. But on the whole
you must not be so down hearted; es'
pecially nov before the children
Everything may end well. Sleep now,
and | will stand guard for you"
The mother did not sleep, but lis
tened to the breathing OF the children
and the steps OF the father, now in the
house, cow in the yard.
In the morning, when the sun rose
bright and clear behind the hills, Max,
who had been up an hour already,
rushed breathlessly into the room.
"They come, they come" he cried, and
his cheeks glowed and his eyes spark
led.
"Who2" asked his mother, standing
as il in protection at the bed OF Anna.
"The enemy" said Max hastily.
"Hussars behind a cloud. OF dust"
They rush down the hill like the
wind and will soon be here! Do not
be afraid, mother; father and i are at
homel" and with this heran out again.
Soon the tramping OF horses and
clanking OF spurs and sabers was
heard, angry words and much noise.
Cursed villagel" they said. Every
thing deserted! Do you think we will
stand that? Burst open the doors
that are locked and fetch whatever
you find in the hovelsl"
Thus commanded the leader, and
then there began q cracking and break
ing, smashing OF windows, cursing,
scolding, Laughing, whilst bags OF flour
and corn, pieces OF clothing, pots Of
lard and smoked meat and other Wet
uals which had been left behind were
dragged out OF the houses.
"Mother, why do you tremble?"
cried little Anna, and lifted her head
from the pillow. "Why do these peo
pie make so much noise? Is there a
fair to-day? My head aches So"
"They will soon be quiet, then you
can sleep again." said the mother.
"Listenl" said the little one.
The noise was now heard IN their
own yard. Max entered the room
pale as death, Mother" he cried,
'they take father with theml That
must not bel do not permit it-you
must also not permit it! They can
not If he does not want to-they are
dogs and not men-I will not-my
iather,-my dear father" and the
tears ran down his pale cheeks, whilst
he clenched his fists and rushed out
again.
~ will notp he screamed into the
leaders, face. "You are not permit
ted to take father away from me and
mother and little Anna. | do not
permit it, do you hear?" and hegrasp
ed the officers arm in saying so.
"Be still, silly little fellow" said
the officer, half laughing, half provok
ed. Nothing is going to happen tc
him; besides, little people like yor
have to hold their tongue. Remem
Der that"
81 have to say some thing" cried
Max with raging anger. 81 shall moi
let my father be taken away. know
what kind OF people you are. | have
seen youin the village-you have nc
honest trade-you steal and rot
and kill people who have done moth
ing to you"
MAX" cried his father, who just
came, accompanied by some soldiers
from the stable, to put the only horse
OF the house, the old bay, INTO the
cart. Max stopped when he heard
the admonishing tone of the beloved
voice; then he FASTENED to his father
al 60 with you, when they take
you," he cried resolutely. 81 shall
not let you go alone-I want to SCI
what happens"
"And mother? and Anna? What
are you thinking OF Maxi"
81 cannot stay behind-I cannotP
cried the boy among tears.
"Max, be my sensible, obedient boy
and look at your mother!"
There in the door stood the poor
woman and looked over to her hus-
band and son. The soldiers loaded
the bags and pots on the cart and
pushed Max aside.
81 am ready" said the father, and
pressed through the crowd to his
wife. 81 must 60; you know it; low
lar have togo with them, | cannot
learn now. Be of courage even If
have TO stay away a long time. =
Where is Anna? gee well, my child, and
do not give your mother any trouble.
And you, too, Max, my good, brave
boy,-take care OF mother. Do you
hearY"
Max stood with clenehed hands and
dark looks at the windows, when the
train departed; in front a troop OF
soldiers on horseback, then the high
laden cart with the old bay, and then
again a troop of soldiers. surrounding
his father like prisoner.
One hour passed quietly. The sun
shone brightly as if nothing had hap.
pened, the swallows flew from their
nests and returned twittering to their